Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Basilica
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Retreat
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York's Coat of Arms
- Royal Station Hotel
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Mary Ward
- King Edward II and York
- The York Hoard
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Barley Hall
- Viking Boot
- York's Airfield